While do diesel 4-wheelers always idle their pickups??

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  1. D.Tibbitt

    D.Tibbitt Road Train Member

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    Hey that Mitsubishi mini truck was a classic back in the day. I wish they still made trucks like that
     
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  3. mustang190

    mustang190 Road Train Member

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    I use to own a 1984 F250 with the International diesel engine. I only idled it for a few minutes after running hard on a hot day.
    Even with my big truck I rarely idle unless I have to like for a pump off or if I’m only stopping for a few minutes.
     
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    D.Tibbitt and AModelCat Thank this.
  7. northstarfire0693

    northstarfire0693 Heavy Load Member

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    Depends on the situation. I own a diesel p/u. On short trips and/or during the winter. I will let my truck idle. Summer or long trips, I will shut it off. As far as fueling in the truck lanes vs car lanes. Depends. I can use wide or standard nozzles. I also use EFS to fuel. Dont work in the car lanes, so I have to use truck lanes.
     
  8. RockinChair

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    I idle my 12 valve because I don't want to coke the turbo bearings.
     
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